"High-spirited and cheeky." - New York Daily News And shamelessly silly enough to keep children interested and entertained!" - The New York Times "Smart enough to make sophisticated adults laugh out loud. " Tip by Jef Dinsmore, Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild, Punxsutawney, Pa. Simple wooden set pieces (benches & chairs) is all it takes. For example, manufacturing an elephant is really not required. "Do keep the set simple and let the antics of the performers hold the audience. We performed it with 6 people doing 39 parts and wouldn't have done it any other way. For instance, we used a shipping crate (on wheels), fabric from the Chinese docks, and a decorative elephant head to create their elephant ride through India." Tip by Jace Roscoe, Townview Theatre, Dallas, Texas "Though it can be performed with an actor per role I think it would take away from the appeal. "This script requires well-crafted physical comedy and sound effects to fill the gaps imagination leaves out." Tip by Ryan Decker, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa "Use the stage decorations to help you change the sets.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS MARK BROWN FULL
If you’re willing to cast extras at each location, putting them in full costume is a great alternative to changing a set." Tip by Jeff Caron, MMS Drama Club, Merrimack, N.H. Even small scene changes really slow the show down because there are so many of them. Hints, Tips, and Tricks "Find a clever way to use a unit set. Review by Bruce Barker, Faith Christian School, Lake Odessa, MI We performed the play with thirteen students performing various parts." Our high schoolers have performed nine plays over the last nine years and we were told that this was our best play by far. "We enjoyed performing Around the World in 80 Days. Review by Richard Bellamy, Cape Cod Academy, Osterville, Mass. The cast had lots of fun, and it was very popular with the audience." It is funny, well written, and full of action and drama. " Around the World is the best script I've produced from Dramatic Publishing. Review by Peter Earle, The Academy of Performing Arts, Orleans, Mass. Very well received by our audiences and reviewers." Review by Sandy Kutyn, Kings Christian School School, Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada Lots of small roles for less experienced actors." "This is a great script for a large group. "It is an exciting challenge for actors as they deal with multiple characters, accents and costume changes in this madcap trip around the world. Review by Jef Dinsmore, Punxsutawney Theatre Arts Guild, Punxsutawney, Pa. "Mark Brown takes a complex tale full of dates, times & places and turns it into a madcap race full of wit & spunk."
Review by Jace Roscoe, Townview Theatre, Dallas, Texas The incredible flexibility made it an ideal show when we weren't sure which actors were coming back the next year." "80 Days is a fun-filled show with a wide variety of colorful characters. Review by Ryan Decker, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa Was an impressive (and manageable) show to begin my tenure with." Intentionally picked for my first show as Director of Theatre at Loras College: a flexible, small ensemble cast highly theatrical and adventurous physically comedic and adventurous.
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